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R. B. KITAJ, R.A. | Slade Student for Frankfurt Brothel
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Brooks Kitaj
- Slade Student for Frankfurt Brothel
- signed
- pastel on paper
- 77 by 56cm.; 30ΒΌ by 22in.
Provenance
Marlborough Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is adhered to the mount at intervals along the edges and at the corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly uneven, in line with nature of the material. The sheet is slightly cockled in places, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is very faint creasing towards the left edge. There are Artist's pinholes at both upper corners. There are one or two instances of studio detritus and surface matter, and light surface dust in places. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a stained wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."